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Airline Tycoon 2

Airline Tycoon 2

20/100
4 ratings2011Easy to run

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1080p performance

Airline Tycoon 2 estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps975 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps836 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps906 fps736 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps882 fps716 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps833 fps677 fps
RTX 3070999 fps949 fps759 fps617 fps
RTX 4060999 fps857 fps686 fps557 fps
RTX 3060918 fps735 fps588 fps478 fps
GTX 1660 Super666 fps533 fps426 fps346 fps

1440p performance

Airline Tycoon 2 estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps985 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps925 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps900 fps731 fps
RTX 4070999 fps964 fps771 fps627 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps849 fps680 fps552 fps
RTX 3080999 fps827 fps661 fps537 fps
RTX 4060 Ti976 fps781 fps624 fps507 fps
RTX 3070890 fps712 fps569 fps463 fps
RTX 4060804 fps643 fps514 fps418 fps
RTX 3060689 fps551 fps441 fps358 fps
GTX 1660 Super499 fps399 fps320 fps260 fps

4K performance

Airline Tycoon 2 estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps823 fps669 fps
RTX 4090999 fps955 fps764 fps621 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps857 fps686 fps557 fps
RTX 5080999 fps808 fps647 fps525 fps
RTX 4080 Super949 fps759 fps607 fps493 fps
RTX 4070 Ti750 fps600 fps480 fps390 fps
RTX 4070643 fps514 fps411 fps334 fps
RX 7800 XT566 fps453 fps362 fps294 fps
RTX 3080551 fps441 fps353 fps287 fps
RTX 4060 Ti520 fps416 fps333 fps271 fps
RTX 3070474 fps380 fps304 fps247 fps
RTX 4060429 fps343 fps274 fps223 fps
RTX 3060367 fps294 fps235 fps191 fps
GTX 1660 Super266 fps213 fps170 fps138 fps

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DirectX 9.0c compatible video card

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3 GHz Intel Pentium D / AMD Athlon 64 3000+

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1 GB

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About

Airline Tycoon 2, released in 2011, is a humorous simulation and strategy game where players take on the role of a CEO running an international airline. Building upon the legacy of its well-received predecessor, this game immerses players in the complex and challenging aspects of managing a modern airline—from designing unique aircraft to navigating the intricacies of the aviation market. Its lighthearted tone and engaging gameplay make it a standout in the simulation genre.

In terms of PC performance, Airline Tycoon 2 is relatively accessible and can run smoothly even on entry-level hardware. To achieve an optimal experience with acceptable FPS, a GPU with a minimum score of around 200 is recommended, along with a CPU score of approximately 293 and at least 1 GB of RAM. Given its modest requirements, players using lower-tier GPUs should find the game manageable, although higher-end hardware will enhance graphics settings and overall performance for a more seamless experience.

Despite its low rating of 20/100, the game may still appeal to fans of simulation and strategy genres due to its unique concept and humorous approach. If you enjoy managing systems and economies, Airline Tycoon 2 can provide an entertaining experience, but those looking for polished gameplay or graphics might want to weigh their options carefully before diving in.

Performance profile

October 2011 release. Airline Tycoon 2 targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.

As a strategy title, Airline Tycoon 2 is typically CPU-bound rather than GPU-bound — single-thread CPU performance dictates framerate during large-scale battles, end-game saves and late-game AI turns. A fast modern 6-core will help more than a GPU upgrade.

Extremely light — Airline Tycoon 2 runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.

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